Job Description

Salary : $60,465.60 - $79,476.80 Annually

Location : Saint Paul, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 24-UNSP-00840

Department: Libraries

Opening Date: 10/04/2024

Closing Date: 10/23/2024 11:59 PM Central

About the Position

Join our team! We are hiring a Marketing and Communications Specialist for our Saint Paul Public Library (SPPL). This position is part of a three-person team focused on increasing awareness and use of the city's 14 libraries and digital services among residents of all identities and ages. Our library system is a place for lifelong learning and exposure to new ideas and is uniquely position to reflect, connect, and serve communities in Saint Paul. In this position, you will take a collaborative and values-based approach to reaching a diversity of new audiences, increasing use of the SPPL, and clearly conveying its brand.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Content Creation: Write, design, edit, and publish content for SPPL's e-newsletters, social media, website, print materials, media outreach, and additional communication channels. Contribute ideas to the department's content calendar that drives SPPL's priority topics and messages.
  Collaboration and content expertise: Coordinate, triage, and respond to requests from colleagues for creative services from the Marketing and Communications team. Provide guidance on hyperlocal marketing and communication to colleagues SPPL's 14 library locations.
  Equity and Inclusion: Apply an equity, inclusion, and anti-racism lens to your work in a collaborative and ever-changing environment.
  Vendor management: Coordinate the advertisement, swag, and printing needs of SPPL, including developing and maintaining relationships with printers and vendors.

For more information and essential functions, see our Public Information Specialist I job description

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required. No substitution for education. A Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Graphic Design is preferred.


AND

One year of experience in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Graphic Design is required.

How to Apply

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. Upload the following required document via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without these documents attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
   1. A resume

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer.

Human Resources Contact Information :
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
Email:


The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran's Preference : If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Note: Include on all job postings.

Working Title: Marketing and Communications Specialist
Official Title: Public Information Specialist I

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance

For a detailed overview, visit


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Completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

• Yes

02


I have a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Graphic Design or related degree.

• Yes
• No

03


I have at least one year of experience in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Graphic Design.

• Yes
• No

04


Which of the following tools do you have experience using? Check all that apply.

• Adobe InDesign
• Canva
• Sprout Social
• Agorapulse
• BiblioWeb
• BiblioEmail
• Other

05


If you selected "other" in the previous question, please describe.


06


Please describe a successful experience where you collaborated with colleagues from different departments or roles to implement a project?


07


Please describe a time when you successfully completed a project despite significant changes, such as adjustments to the timeline or budget?


08


As a professional communicator, what key principles guide your approach to effectively communicating with audiences across various dimensions of difference?


09


RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)

• City of Saint Paul website
• City of Saint Paul employee
• City of Saint Paul job interest card
• City of Saint Paul walk-in
• City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
• City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
• Friend or family member
• League of Minnesota Cities website
• Governmentjobs.com website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Indeed.com website
• ZipRecruiter
• Pollen website
• MinnesotaWorks.net
• College or University
• Community organization
• Job fair
• Professional association
• Saint Paul Elevate Session
• People of Color Career Fair
• Other

10


RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).


11


I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.

• Yes
• No

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